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We are an IB World School in the heart of the Heights.
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Happy Summer and Parent Survey!
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The 2016-2017 school year has come to a close, and we are so proud of all of our Razorbacks! Please complete the Parent Satisfaction Survey to provide us with your feedback on this school year. This will help us improve our practices, policies, and procedures, so Hogg Middle School can provide the best possible education for your child. The survey should take less than 15 minutes for you to complete. Because different children often have different experiences in the same school, please complete this survey once for each of your children who currently attend Hogg Middle School. Here is a link to the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8DFZHGS
We hope that everyone has a safe and fun summer break. Don't forget to read 5 books from the summer reading list. We look forward to seeing you on Monday, August 28 for the 1st day of school!
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Hogg M.S. First-Ever Lip Dub 2017
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The Hoggzilla Tech Crew, made up of 3 groups of students, worked on video spotlights, morning announcements, slideshows, interviews, and ways to highlight everything Hogg during the 2016-2017 school year. They used a SLR camera, learned video editing software, and incorporated the use a green screen. Their culminating project this year was to plan, shoot, and compile Hogg M.S.’s first-ever Lip Dub. Lip Dubs are music videos in which a group lip-synchs a given song. Then the original recording of the song, not the one used in the filming of the video is matched, the audio is dubbed to the video. Typically, Lip Dubs are done in one continuous take. Because of scheduling, and because the students wanted to have flexibility to include multiple groups, the students targeted different groups during Advocacy for 3 weeks. These multiple takes were spliced together using our video editing software – Adobe Premier Pro.
Enjoy Hogg’s first-ever Lip Dub! http://www.houstonisd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=154503
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Summer Reading Lists are Ready!
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Hogg M.S. is having a Summer Reading Pool Party in September! To receive an invitation you need to:
- read 5 books off your grade level list that you have not read before
- complete a project on one of the books you read
- complete your reading log
The project and reading log need to be turned into your next year's Language & Literature teacher by Tuesday, September 5. A link to project ideas can be found on the Hogg M.S. website front page or by clicking on the following link: http://www.houstonisd.org/Page/132760.
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Important Dates for Band/Orchestra/Choir Auditions
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Please mark your calendar with the following dates:
Band, Orchestra and Choir Auditions:
- Thursday, July 27 and Friday, July 28 from 9:00am-11:00am for incoming 6th graders
- Thursday, July 27 and Friday, July 28 from 12:00pm-2:00pm for 7th and 8th graders that will be new to performing arts
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Razorback Summer Camp Information
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Razorback Sports Camp: July 17-28 from 8am-3pm
Sports camp provides students with an opportunity to experience all the sports our school has to offer. During the first week, students rotate through all of the sports available to them. For the second week, students focus on improving their skills in three sports of their choosing. The cost for this camp is $300 for 7th and 8th graders, which includes lunch daily and a T-shirt. Scholarships are available. Please send an e-mail to Ms. Smith at bsmith38@houstonisd.org, if you have questions about eligibility.
Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HoggSportsCamp2017
Band & Orchestra Camps: July 31-August 11
These camps give current and incoming Hogg M.S. students a chance to get ready for a great year in one of our Razorback bands or orchestras. Beginning band and orchestra camp will be Monday-Friday from 8am-11am. Camp for returning or advanced band and orchestra students will be Monday-Friday from 12pm-3pm. The cost for these camps is $150. Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HoggBandCamp2017
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Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Razorback Campout!
October 20-22, 2017
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The 2nd Annual Razorback Campout has been booked for the weekend of October 20-22, 2017. We are returning to the Double Lake Recreation Area in Coldspring, TX. Registration will be available in August.
Thank you to Learn Local for sponsoring this community building event!
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2nd Annual Learn Local Charity Open
Saturday, November 4
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Learn Local is gearing up for its 2nd Annual Charity Open benefiting Hogg Outdoors on Saturday, November 4 at Clear Creek Golf Club
! So, save the date and spread the word! Golfers (open to all skill levels, ages 16 and up), sponsors, and volunteers are needed!
Contact Tournament Chair Shea Hill at tou_shea@yahoo.com for more info.
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James Hogg Middle School | ph: (713) 802-4700 | fax: (713) 802-4708 | jameshoggms@houstonisd.org
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